While the Yankees' trade talks with the Milwaukee Brewers appeared stalled Monday, there is good reason to believe the deal will eventually come to fruition.

New ace CC Sabathia, whose signing by the Yankees is expected to be made official this week, became close with center fielder Mike Cameron and infielder Bill Hall during his two-plus months with Milwaukee last season. The Yankees pulled out all the stops to convince Sabathia to sign with them, and there are indications they told Sabathia they would pursue his pals as well.

The Yankees have not wanted to take on all of Cameron's $10 million salary, and lefty bust Kei Igawa (three years, $12 million left on his deal) could go back to the Brewers in addition to outfielder Melky Cabrera as a way to offset the money.

"There may not be a Cameron deal," a baseball official familiar with the Yankees' plans said Monday. "(The Yankees) haven't decided yet."

The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the matter is not resolved.

Cameron would provide experience in center field -- as opposed to Cabrera or Brett Gardner -- and Hall could be a right-handed utility man, capable of playing in the infield or outfield. Hall is signed through 2010 with a team option for 2011.